In a joint effort with the AAC, MSR, OR & LNT, erratic rock has started the first Patagonian Travelers Recycle Center at the new Puerto Natales Base Camp...
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Guides Service - Hostels - Rental Equipment - Information
Guide Service - erratic rock programs offer you the chance to really experience the diversity of South America. From the 1,814 square kilometers of Torres del Paine, to the extreme environments of Antarctica, erratic rock offers more adventure travel possibilities than one could experience all in one season. Contact us for your personalized Patagonian adventure or one of our already scheduled expeditions.
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Hostels - erratic rock International Hostel & Guide Service has three locations in Patagonia to serve you on the gringo trail. With dorms and private rooms, a rental center, movie room, free Internet access & Wi-Fi and a large kitchen and living room, erratic rock hostel has everything you will need for your stay in South America. Whether you are searching for a trekking partner, a guided program or just to borrow a guidebook, ER is the information center for Patagonia. Lying only 150km south of the Southern Patagonia Ice Field, Puerto Natales is the gateway town to Torres del Paine and makes for a great base camp for the serious Patagonian adventurer.
Rental Equipment - erratic rock's in-house rental center can supply you with almost any piece of gear that you may be missing for Torres del Paine, or upgrade an existing component you may already have; tents, sleeping systems, cooking kits, climbing gear, snow shoes, rain gear and more. Our international staff of climbers and trekkers will help you decide what you need for Patagonia, -and what you don't. We love our job and we take outdoor fun very seriously. There is always someone on shift to answer your equipment question and supply you what you need.
Free Information - erratic rock holds a free information seminar everyday in Puerto Natales. Affectionately nick-named 'the 3 o'clock talk', the info sessions cover details about Torres del Paine, weather, equipment, trail food, packing, reservations, refugios, trekking, climbing, transportation, catamaran and the big question: "...do you need a guide?". Join our guides everyday at 3pm for a real cup of coffee and the truth about how Patagonia is put together. Read about erratic'c trekking seminar.
Horseback Tours
Horses have played a crutial part of the colorful hisory of Patagonia since the beginning. From exploration to working sheep estancias, basic transportation or hunting, horses are a way of life in this wild place. Seeing Patagonia from the back of a horse can be considered maybe the best way to take in this dramatic and versitle landscape. From half day rides to multi-day cross country trips, planning horseback riding in your itineray will give you an experience of a lifetime.
Kayak Programs
Kayaking in Patagonia can be labled as nothing less than world class. From a half day lesson in the Ultima Esparanza Fjord, to a multi-day expedition up and into Torres del Paine, kayaking at the bottom of the world is a memory that you can not soon forget. Novice to seasoned kayakers can learn a range of skills, from how to perform self and assisted rescues to route planning. We take advantage of some of the top kayak guides in Patagonia to make sure your program is safe, professional and respectful of the pristine surroundings. Our kayaking programs are a great extra to customize or add to one of our already existing programs.
Film Productions
Film productions in Patagonia, for advertisements or movies, can also be arranged through our offices. Filming on the Patagonian Ice Cap, inside Torres del Paine or surrounding mountains delivers breathtaking and dramatic scenery and great footage. We offer our top mountain guides as support for risky mountain terrain, such as ice, snow and boulder areas. Our guides know this terrain inside and out. They feel at home in the roughest environments and the ever changing weather patterns of Patagonia. We can help you with location scouting, field support, helicopters, ski touring, and arrange any gear you may need at the bottom of the world. Our team can develop a pre-production schedule according to your needs, and assist with hiring local crews, casting local actors, extras, permits, housing and transportation arrangements.
Who we are
We are guides and climbers. We are locals and foreigners. We went out, searching for adventure and answers, and we are still out here. We believe every journey starts with a single step and every answer starts with the right question. This is why erratic rock set down solid roots in Patagonia. We sleep in tents and drink from streams of ice melt. We love the outdoors, rain or shine. We believe in getting our boots and backpacks dirty. We adhere to the principles of Leave No Trace. We believe people come before profits and we believe this is one of the answers.
erratic rock is well-known for its extensive range of activities, from trekking to world class rock climbing and mountaineering. Most of our programs are on the Chilean side of Patagonia, but we cover all of Argentine Patagonia as well. Our programs focus on fun, safety and outdoor education. We have assembled exceptional guides and top athletes from all over the world to lead programs that allow you to live the diversity of South America. From the 2,424 square kilometers of Torres del Paine, to Cabo Froward’s remote tip of South America, to the extreme environments of Isla Navarino and Cape Horn, we offer more adventure and expedition possibilities than anyone could possibly experience in one season.
